| Theme | Apheresis Update | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | The indications for plasmapheresis of collagen related diseases | |
| Publish Date | 2011/11 | |
| Author | Sayaka Shimizu | Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine |
| Author | Yugo Shibagaki | Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Plasmapheresis has been found to be effective in combating various collagen related diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematodes, rheumatoid arthritis, malignant rheumatoid arthritis, Goodpasture's syndrome, ANCA-positive vasuculitis, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. In this article, we review the indications for plasmapheresis to treat these diseases. | |